Jackie Law, whose father works for STC, said the effects of the Crown being shuttered will be far reaching.

"It's not only going to hurt me, it's going to hurt my kids," Law said.

Law said the STC benefits many Saskatchewan residents. (Société Radio-Canada)

"We need to be protecting our Crowns, STC. There's no point in selling it," she said.

"It's not just to protect those drivers; it's to protect everyone who has cancer, dialysis. The rural [residents] use it; the farmers use it. It's an essential service for this province. It has to stay."

Law accused the government of being "out to lunch" and that the province is "up for a fight."

The STC is set to close by the end of May, eliminating 224 jobs.

​Finance Minister Kevin Doherty has said the government plans to balance the budget in three years.